Research　Associate,　Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (Bioscience and Biophysics)

Job Title

Research Associate (Postdoctoral fellow / Bioengineering)

Number of Positions

1

Address

Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University, Prof Nakatsuji and Prof Chen Group Collaboration Project.
Yoshida-Ushinomiya-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, JAPAN
(15-min walk from Demachiyanagi Station of Keihan Railway)

Job Description

Our collaborative project group focuses on developing methodologies based on microfluidics and nanofibers for applications in stem cell research, especially human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells. These developed methodologies will be utilized for establishing methods for culturing stem cells or inducing differentiation. Experience in micro/nanofabrication techniques is required. A successful candidate will involve in an interdisciplinary team environment with backgrounds in micro/nanoengineering and/or bioMEMs.
Eligibility A Ph.D. degree in micro/nanoengineering and/or bioMEMs

Salary

Determined in accordance with the existing employment regulations of Kyoto University (Annual salary system)

Benefit

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mutual Society of Heath Insurance and Employment Insurance

Term of Employment

Anytime soon to March 31, 2013 (Could be renewed up to five years)

Documents to be Submitted

1. CV
2. Lists of publications and presentations
3. Reprints or copies of major academic publications or reviews written by the candidate
4. Summary of research experience
5. Names and contact details of two referees

Screening Process

All applications submitted will be reviewed, and an interview and a seminar will be scheduled for selected applicants.

Application Method

Please send your application materials by e-mail.
E-mail: chen-g*icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace the * with @.)

Contact Information

Chen group, Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University
TEL：+81-75-753-9774　　E-mail: chen-g*icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace the * with @.)
URL: http://www.icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp/j/ppl/grp/nakatsuji.html
URL: http://www.chen.icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

Notices

Personal information contained in application materials will be used solely for the purpose of screening applicants, and never for any other purposes. Application materials will be reviewed by selected members of Chen Group under strict control and will never be disclosed, assigned, or given to any third party. Submitted application materials are not returnable.